Happy Earth Day!

 

At Coates Kokes we try to be earth-conscious, so in honor of Earth Day, we setup a game here in the office to see just how much we know about Earth Day. Take the quiz below and test your knowledge!

 

1. When was the first Earth Day celebrated?

A. March 21, 1970

B. April 22, 1970

C. May 21, 1970

D. June 22, 1970

 

2. Where was the first major international conference on environmental issues?

A. America

B. Britain

C. China

D. Sweden

 

3. Where was the first wildlife refuge formed?

A. Mai Po Marsh Reserve in Hong Kong

B. Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida, US

C. Elk Island National Park in Alberta, Canada

D. Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

 

4. In what year?

A. 1907

B. 1903

C. 1895

D. 1923

 

5. Where was Greenpeace, an international environmental organization, founded?

A. Canada

B. Great Britain

C. Australia

D. Indonesia

 

See the answers below, and find out how well you did. Hope your Earth Day is a good one! 

 

 

Answers:
1. A — March 21, 1970

2. D — Sweden

3. B — Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida, US

4. B — 1903

5. A — Canada